Starlight Gamertag: Chronmeister Optimal Player Count: 4-10 Ordnance: Needlerx2, Shotgunx2, Frag Grenadesx2, Overshield, Sticky Detonator Supported Gametypes: Slayer, CTF, KOTH, Extraction, Oddball Many changes have been made. I will wait to update the pics until I get some good matches in. I switched the closed silo with an open one and added a staircase. I also dropped the floor down .5 at the bottom of these stairs to add some height variation. I added more height variation with a ramp up to the tunnel shorts at the bases (2nd level) and at the seastacks I merged in a rocky ledge to jump over to and snipe the opposing teams base from. I also added cover in the form of horizontal double strut configurations at the curves next to the seastacks. Download it here and let me know how you like it and any changes that need to be made. I am looking to test this so anyone interested send me a FR. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Yo, took a look in forge. The overall design is excellent, but there are certain aspects dragging it down, IMO. • bases need more structure (the silo platforms as well although to a lesser degree). • I would suggest removing the connections between base and top mid. Allowing players such a direct option generally leads to easy objective runs (should the team have the latter controlled), and a far too contestable top mid. • needs more varied height changes. There are only two real levels of height as it currently stands. • I would suggest blocking that immediate upper level connection between base and the silo platform (force players to the bottom floor when they attempt to gain that position - kind of like on Sanctuary). • I would suggest removing the giant rocks (turning them into a jump up would be ideal actually) and instead, add direct cover to the curvy bridge. shoot me an invite next time we're both on, so I can give you a better idea of what I mean. gt: basketskate3
\ I made some changes per your suggestions. I closed off the easy route to the silo section from the bases. You can still jump there, but only through one of the tunnel smalls. I also removed the direct connection to the center structure and walled off the side of the ramp so jumping across is now impossible. When I do get around to adding CTF later this weekend, the quick route will no longer exist. As far as height variation, I want to keep it at two levels. Players can still jump up on top of the struts and get a better view this way. I was going for an arena feel so I dont want too much height variation. Take a look and thanks for the feedback.
Downloaded the map and walked through it and the map looks well forged and design-wise the map looked solid, for the most part. I do have to say that I agree with many of the changes that basket recommended and commend you for implementing most of his feedback. I really would recommend thinking about adding more height variation as he mentioned. I am not sure what you mean by an arena style map but height variation really is king when it comes to producing interesting and dynamic sight-lines. As it is now with only two real levels to the map confrontations between enemies can quickly come to seem repetitive and that is something you want to avoid. I hope none of this came off as condescending or critical I really just want to help your map grow in a good direction and reach the potential that it can. Best of luck with your map and look forward to playing it sometimes in the future.
Okay. I'll brainstorm a bit and try to figure out how I can add some height variation. Getting it to look right will be the trick. Your input is greatly appreciated. Dont worry about offending me.